Supporting a loved one from a distance presents unique challenges. No matter how steadfast and thorough you are, there is no substitute for local support. In that respect, getting to know your senior loved one’s neighbors can be a key to success. Use these tips from Unified Caring Association Reviews to help your senior loved [...]
Outbreaks can occur through the passing of diseases between animals and humans. According to a biologist, pandemics almost always begin with a zoonotic disease that involves the transmission of an animal microbe to a human. What does this mean for our relationship with animals? As humans encroach into wildlife territory through exploration, illegal trade, or [...]
Cities worldwide have pledged to plant more trees to “greenify” the city. There are campaigns led by public councils and private organizations that aim to promote tree canopies to mitigate the effects of climate change. However, many of these trees don’t survive or thrive in the city, making tree-planting a complicated endeavor, especially in urban [...]
The likelihood of suffering chronic and disabling diseases has increased due to a significant increase in life expectancy in recent years. Consequently, we need professional care and assistance as we get older. Here we’ll discuss which diseases or situations can make us care-dependent and options to overcome this issue, including how AmeriCorps can help us [...]
YouTube is home to an astounding 800 million videos and 37 million different channels! On average, people spend 100 minutes each day watching videos online. Videos are an engaging, visual way to get information. From quick DIYs to in-depth tutorials, YouTube has something for everyone, including older adults. Today, we’ll talk about 7 of the [...]
Each year, 36 million people in the US aged 65+ report a fall; three million visits the emergency room. Falling doubles the likelihood of future falls and kills 600 people every day. Falling is usually the result of many factors, including medical conditions, medications, and environmental factors. Today we’ll learn about the dangers of falling, [...]
We breathe about 22,000 times per day and, if we’re healthy, rarely think about it. On the other hand, when we’re stressed, we’re keenly aware of it, from our racing thoughts to our tight shoulders. And we’re stressed A LOT; 55% of us report feeling stressed during the day. Work, finances, children, social issues, and [...]
Procrastination, we've all been there, (not) done that. We might avoid completing something because it's boring or unpleasant. Maybe we doubt ourselves and think we’re incapable. Or maybe we’re just tired. Either way, this behavior can negatively affect our personal and professional lives. Also, procrastination is in direct contrast to our society’s most coveted asset: [...]
New parents feel a combination of excitement and fear once their child is approaching school age. Stressing over the first days of school can be handled by either parent. When this happens, the child will likely feel some of this anxiety. When parents focus on the things that could go wrong instead of the growth [...]
What Does Inner Child Mean? Our inner child is the part of us that holds our childhood experiences and related emotions. These experiences play a role in who we are as adults. They impact how we interact with the world, and how we view ourselves. For some, childhood was a validating time of exploration and [...]